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Product Overview
Sodium propionate (CAS 137-40-6) is a common organic sodium salt. It appears as white crystalline powder or granules, odorless or with slight characteristic odor. With excellent antibacterial and antifungal properties, it is widely used as preservative in food, feed, cosmetics and pharmaceutical industries. Produced via neutralization, crystallization and drying processes, this product features high purity, stable quality and reliable batch consistency. For legitimate industrial production, formulation and scientific research only.
Product Features
- High Purity: ≥99.0%, meets food grade, feed grade and industrial grade standards.
- Effective Preservative: Inhibits growth of molds, yeasts and harmful bacteria efficiently.
- Good Water Solubility: Easy to dissolve in water for diverse formulation applications.
- High Stability: Remains stable under normal processing and storage conditions.
- Strict Quality Control: Full batch inspection; standard COA and MSDS are available upon request.
Physical & Chemical Properties
Physical Properties
- Appearance: White crystalline powder or granules
- Odor: Odorless or slight characteristic odor
- Molecular Formula: C3H5O2Na
- Molecular Weight: 96.07
- Melting Point: 285 °C (decomposes)
- Density: 1.52 g/cm3 (20 °C)
- Solubility: Soluble in water and ethanol; insoluble in ether
- pH (10% Aqueous Solution): 7.5 – 10.5
- Hygroscopicity: Slightly hygroscopic
Chemical Properties
- Chemical Stability: Stable at room temperature and under sealed storage.
- Chemical Reactivity: Reacts with strong acids to generate propionic acid.
- Acid-Base Character: Aqueous solution shows weak alkalinity.
- Incompatibility: Keep away from strong acids and oxidants.
Applications
- Food Industry: Preservative and mold inhibitor for bread, pastry, dairy products and condiments.
- Feed Industry: Antifungal additive for feed to prevent mildew during storage.
- Cosmetic Industry: Preservative for skin care products and daily chemicals.
- Pharmaceutical Industry: Raw material for pharmaceutical preservatives and intermediate.
- Organic Synthesis: Basic raw material for propionate derivatives.
Usage Restriction: For industrial manufacturing and scientific research use only. Strictly forbidden for illegal processing and improper application.
Storage & Transportation Instructions
Storage Conditions
Store in a cool, dry, dark and well-ventilated warehouse. Keep containers tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption. Store separately from strong acids. Recommended storage temperature: 10 – 25 °C. Reseal containers immediately after opening.
Transportation Requirements
This product is classified as non-hazardous goods. Adopt moisture-proof sealed packaging. Avoid violent collision, extrusion, high temperature and rain soaking during transit. Do not transport together with corrosive substances and food.
Operation Notes
Wear dust-proof mask, chemical-resistant gloves and safety goggles. Operate in a well-ventilated area. Avoid inhalation of dust and direct contact with skin and eyes. Rinse thoroughly with plenty of clean water once contact occurs. Do not eat, drink or smoke in the working area.
Regulatory Information
EINECS Number: 205-290-4
HS Code: 29155090
Complies with international food safety and industrial chemical standards. Export products follow IATA and IMDG provisions. All transactions are limited to qualified food factories, feed enterprises and research institutions.
Full Product Parameter Table
| Item | Specification & Details |
| Product Name | Sodium propionate |
| CAS NO. | 137-40-6 |
| IUPAC Name | Sodium propanoate |
| Synonyms | Sodium propanoate |
| Molecular Formula | C3H5O2Na |
| Molecular Weight | 96.07 |
| EINECS Number | 205-290-4 |
| UN Number | Non-hazardous goods |
| Hazard Class | Irritant |
| Appearance | White crystalline powder or granules |
| Purity | ≥99.0% |
| Water Content | ≤1.0% |
| Melting Point | 285 °C (decomposes) |
| Density | 1.52 g/cm3 (20 °C) |
| pH (10% Solution) | 7.5 – 10.5 |
| Solubility | Soluble in water and ethanol |
| HS Code | 29155090 |
| Storage Temperature | 10 – 25 °C, sealed, dry & light-proof environment |
| Packing Specification | 25kg/plastic-lined woven bag or fiber drum |
| Grade Standard | Food Grade / Feed Grade / Industrial Grade |
| Application Scope | Food preservative, feed antifungal agent, cosmetic additive, organic synthesis reagent |
| Validity Period | 24 Months under specified storage conditions |
